When Adam Torres was first approached by Florida State offensive line coach Rick Trickett, he wasn’t feeling a real good vibe from the Seminoles.

Trickett kept telling him about how he could see the Lake Mary defensive end in an FSU uniform as an offensive lineman. That didn’t exactly sell the Seminoles on Torres.

He has always been programmed to hate offensive linemen. The whole idea of becoming an offensive lineman seemed, well, rather offensive to the 6-foot-6, 270-pound defender.

He’s never had any intention of becoming one of those, “big, dumb, clumsy ones,” as he describes them.

But when Torres talked to Trickett on Monday, the veteran coach had better news, much more to the liking of someone used to shedding blocks of those hated offensive types down in the trenches.

“Originally he told me they’d offer me in the future, just as an offensive lineman,” Torres said, “and then when I spoke to him [Monday] he said he had showed my highlights to [head] Coach [Jimbo] Fisher and I guess he wanted me on defense after seeing me, so I guess they are offering me just as a lineman in general.”

Regardless of what side of the line it would be, Torres is pleased to have his first offer from one of the big state’s big three football schools to go along with his other offers from USF, FIU, Georgia Tech, Rutgers, NC State and Marshall.

“FSU is FSU. It’s a big deal for whatever position,” said Torres, the NO. 4 player in the Sentinel's 2014 Central Florida Super60. “It’s a wake-up call to reality for me, I guess. I’m just glad to be blessed with all these opportunities.”

Torres, who is expected to see time at tight end for Lake Mary this season, said the uncertainty of position at FSU could eventually weigh into his decision, but he won’t know that until other offers come. He does know, however, if he were to eventually choose FSU, he’ll be playing hard, no matter what side of the ball.

“Yeah, don’t get me wrong … say I did go to Floirda State and they wanted me to play offensive line, I’d still 110 percent effort with anything I do,” Torres said. “I just prefer defense … greatly.”

As mentioned early, he’s not fond of offensive linemen and doesn’t have a problem breaking down the stereotype of what eyes him from across the line of scrimmage.

“I’ve always hated offensive linemen,” he said. “I always told myself I’d never be that, so if possible, I’d like to stay on defense. Defense is where I want to play. It’s my passion.”

He does, however, concede to the coaches when it comes down to determining what’s best in a team’s plan.

“[Coach Trickett] has been coaching for 41 years and he’s send over 25 O-linemen to the NFL. Two current players he coaches were first-round draft picks,” Torres said. “I’ve played O-line in practice but I can’t see myself doing it. But the coaches know best even though I love defense with a passion. Initially when he told me I was kind of skeptical.”

He’s still a little skeptical, but he’s far more inclined to listen when the word ‘defense’ is bantered about. Torres said he’ll be trying to get up to Tallahassee soon for a visit, and also may be taking a trip to Miami this month.

He’s not sure what will come of his recruiting process but, regardless of position, it looks as if the Seminoles will be in the picture.